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Josh Raisey

A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby. 

Keiron Assiratti released from Wales squad with replacement called up

Keiron Assiratti has been released from Wales' Guinness Six Nations squad after picking up a calf injury in Cardiff's United Rugby…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Jan 2026, 5:27

Wales set for double-header against Barbarians in London

Wales' men's and women's sides are set to take on the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium in June.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Jan 2026, 4:44

Newcastle sign third player from Exeter Chiefs with Will Rigg deal

Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Exeter Chiefs centre Will Rigg on a two-year deal ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass. …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
27 Jan 2026, 4:03

Lion's son returns to Scarlets in emergency signing

The Scarlets have signed fly-half Billy McBryde ahead of their trip to Italy this Friday to take on Benetton in the United Rugby C…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Jan 2026, 11:16

'So out of my depth it was a joke': Borthwick experiment appears over

England back-row Ben Earl has distanced himself from a potential move into the centres, saying "I don't have a clue what I'm doing…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Jan 2026, 8:39

Bleak Leinster injury update all but confirms crisis for Ireland

Leinster loosehead prop Jack Boyle is set to undergo a procedure on his Achilles tendon, which will almost certainly rule him out …

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Jan 2026, 7:29

Benetton head coach Calum MacRae announces exit

Benetton head coach Calum MacRae will leave the club at the end of the season and will return to Scotland to be close to his famil…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Jan 2026, 6:06

La Rochelle pair withdrawn from France squad before Six Nations camp

Toulouse duo Georges-Henri Colombe and Alexandre Roumat have been called into the France squad following injuries to La Rochelle p…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Jan 2026, 5:31

Louis Bielle-Biarrey hits huge MPS speed in race with sprinting legend

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey underlined his claim to be the fastest player in world rugby by beating former Olympic medallis…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
26 Jan 2026, 4:09
Opinion

Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Harlequins | Gallagher PREM 2025/26

Leicester Tigers player ratings: Leicester Tigers picked up maximum points at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday, beating a limp Ha…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
24 Jan 2026, 11:06

Former World Rugby player of the year nominee joins California Legion

Major League Rugby's California Legion have signed United States hooker Joe Taufete'e ahead of the new season.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jan 2026, 10:55

Ospreys chief pens statement to fans with fresh twist

Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley has confirmed that the club's owners, Y11 Sport & Media, have been confirmed as the preferre…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jan 2026, 9:28

'Any player would want to be part of it': Two new deals in Newcastle

Newcastle Red Bulls have activated the option to extend loosehead Adam Brocklebank's contract by another year, a day after back-ro…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jan 2026, 7:49

'One of the strongest looseheads in the PREM': Abuladze set for return

Montpellier and Georgia loosehead Nika Abuladze has signed for Exeter Chiefs ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jan 2026, 6:32

Doncaster confirm seismic decision in changing 'rugby landscape'

Doncaster Knights have confirmed that they will adopt a "hybrid operating model" from next season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jan 2026, 4:57

PREM Rugby extends free-to-air broadcast partnership

PREM Rugby have extended their free-to-air broadcast partnership with ITV for another two years.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
22 Jan 2026, 4:00

French superstars tumble in Galthie's hard-headed Six Nations cull

La Rochelle No.8 Gregory Alldritt is one of several French stars to miss out on Fabien Galthie's 42-man squad for the Guinness Six…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2026, 7:57

Filipo Nakosi leaves Vannes with immediate effect

Fiji winger Filipo Nakosi, brother of Racing 92 centre Josua Tuisova, has left Vannes with immediate effect after 18 months with t…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2026, 7:41

Ange Capuozzo misses out on Italy's 33-man squad for the Six Nations

Toulouse's Ange Capuozzo is one of several big names to miss out on Gonzalo Quesada's Italy squad for the Guinness Six Nations due…

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2026, 5:59

SFM joins two uncapped England hopefuls on Investec Player of the Year shortlist

Stormers and South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been nominated for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award.

Josh Raisey
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2026, 3:53